Alnwick Castle & Rosslyn Chapel from Edinburgh: Harry Potter & Film Locations

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Duration9h

GroupUp to 16

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Harry Potter's Castle and a 15th-Century Chapel: One Day, Two Countries

You visit Rosslyn Chapel, a 15th-century landmark from The Da Vinci Code; drive past the Leaderfoot Viaduct from the new Indiana Jones film; have lunch and explore Alnwick Castle where Harry Potter's flying scenes were shot; cross the Scotland-England border for photos; and finish at St Abbs coastal village, which doubled as New Asgard in Avengers: Endgame. Transport, guide, and lunch are included, and the group stays under 16 people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Rosslyn Chapel and Alnwick Castle

Explore Rosslyn Chapel
Marvel at Leaderfoot Viaduct
Lunch and explore Alnwick Castle
Stop at Scotland/England border
Visit St Abbs fishing village

The Experience

You're probably wondering if it's worth the drive to see where they actually filmed the Quidditch scenes. The answer is yes, and it turns out there's a lot more to the day than just standing in front of Alnwick Castle. The tour picks up from Edinburgh and heads south into England, starting at Rosslyn Chapel — a 15th-century stone building that became famous after The Da Vinci Code came out. You get time to walk around inside, and the carved details are genuinely intricate; it's the kind of place where you understand why filmmakers chose it. Then there's the Leaderfoot Viaduct, a massive 19th-century structure with 21 arches that showed up in the new Indiana Jones film. It's just a stop to take photos, but the scale of it hits different when you're standing underneath.

Alnwick Castle is the main event, and lunch happens on the grounds. This is where Harry had his flying lessons in the films, and the castle is still working — there are actual events and weddings there — so you're not just walking through a museum. The group stays small, capped at 16 people, which means you're not herded through in a crowd. Your guide is someone who knows the stories behind each location and can answer the questions that come up naturally as you walk. After lunch and exploring the castle grounds, the tour crosses back into Scotland and stops at the border for photos — the kind of thing that sounds cheesy until you're actually there and it's kind of fun. The last stop is St Abbs, a fishing village on the coast that was used as New Asgard in Avengers: Endgame. It's small and colorful, the kind of place where you can grab a coffee or just walk to the water before heading back to Edinburgh.

The whole day runs in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the tour operates in all weather, so bring layers and waterproof gear. Walking shoes are essential because you'll be on uneven surfaces at the chapel and around the castle grounds. One practical note: the vehicles are nut-free zones due to severe allergies among guides and past clients, so don't pack any nut products. If you're traveling with kids, the tour accepts ages 12 and up.

What’s included

Air-conditioned vehicle with experienced guide.
entry and time to explore Rosslyn Chapel, a 15th-century chapel famous from The Da Vinci Code.
a stop at the Leaderfoot Viaduct, the 19th-century structure featured in the new Indiana Jones film.
lunch and grounds exploration at Alnwick Castle, where Harry Potter's flying lessons were filmed.
a photo stop at the Scotland-England border.
time in St Abbs coastal village, which appeared as New Asgard in Avengers: Endgame.
small group of up to 16 visitors.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Experience Scotland's Wild

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to see multiple film locations in one day without arranging your own transport or timing between sites — the fixed itinerary and small group size mean you move at a steady pace and don't get lost in logistics.